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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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I know most of you probably do your own oil changes but, can anybody recommend someone they trust for oil changes in the northwest suburbs area. I dont have the time to change the oil myself and would just rather take it somewhere. Any recommendations would be appreciated I am in the Northbrook area. Thanks!
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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Libertyville chevy, ask for eric or kevin in the performance department
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Vette-Tech out of Downers Grove I think.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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The correct forum name is Vette-Tech81 I have had work done by Rick and so have a lot of the people that hang on the Forum.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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The correct forum name is Vette-Tech81 I have had work done by Rick and so have a lot of the people that hang on the Forum.
Jack, Thanks for the reccomendation!

Also very competative price wise and I use Mobil 1 & AC Delco filters.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 01:56 AM
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The correct forum name is Vette-Tech81 I have had work done by Rick and so have a lot of the people that hang on the Forum.
You can't beat Rick if your willing to travel down to the Downers Grove area!
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Rick is your business in Downers Grove or somewhere else. Its a little far for me if its in Downers grove but, on a nice day I might be willing to take a ride.
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Btw thanks for the input fellas!
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Rick is your business in Downers Grove or somewhere else. Its a little far for me if its in Downers grove but, on a nice day I might be willing to take a ride.
Yes I am in Downers Grove, I sent you a PM. Totally understandable on the distance, I have many customers from all over IL though. I have one from Glenview, and a few from Huntley, Lately many of my new customers have been from Chicago.

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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 06:22 AM
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I'm in Des Plaines with a midrise in my garage, bring oil and filter and its no problem. I'm home from work around 4. Small mod donation and your on your way. LOL
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